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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.56, 597.62 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.56, 597.62 and 278.04 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.56 : 597.62 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.56/597.62 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.56x = 597.62 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.56x = 166,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,162.26/433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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